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Tristham Family History

Tristham Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tristan, Grisham, Trentham, Trantham, Witham, Eastham, Grantham

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Where is the Tristham family from?

You can see how Tristham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tristham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Tristham families living in Glamorgan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Tristham's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Tristham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tristham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tristham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tristham. 100% of Tristham men worked as a Coal Hewer and 100% of Tristham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tristham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Tristham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tristham census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Tristham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Tristham. For the veterans among your Tristham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tristham lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tristham

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